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He Grew Up in NZ. Now He Wants to Play for USA. 🇺🇸

Meet Hayden McKay, one of the most talented players emerging from college rugby and the latest young star to join the reigning MLR champions. Will Hooley sits down with the flanker/hooker, selected 4th overall in the 2026 MLR Draf

Will Hooley takes us inside the New England Free Jacks’ incoming draft class 📚
The journey is just getting started for Logan Ballinger 🦅🇺🇸
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September 9, 2026

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